Constitution Flashcards
They opposed the Constitution’s powerful centralized government, arguing that the Constitution gave too much political, economic, and military control. They instead advocated a decentralized governmental structure that granted most power to the states
Anti- Federalist
Commerce Clause
gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.
Electoral College
Entity that is selected by the voters of each state that meets to choose the chief executive
Extradition
states are expected to return fugitives to states where the crime was committed
2 chambers; Congress has the Senate and the House of Representatives
Bicameral
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Checks and Balances
Federalists
Supporters of the Constitution They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They did not want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens’ rights were already well protected by the Constitution
Judicial Review
Courts deem and act of the legislature unconstituational
Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
veto
Social Contract
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Reserved Powers
Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states and are held by the states through the Tenth Amendment.
3/5th Compromise
Allowed slaves to be counted as 3/5ths of a person towards representation and taxation
accusation and indictment of wrongdoing. House votes and Senate hold the trial.
Impeachment
States must adhere to national laws and treaties
National Supremacy
Popular Sovereignty
A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
(Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) setting forth the implied powers of Congress.
Necessary and proper clause
between the large and small states of the colonies. The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate. Each state, regardless of size, would have 2 senators.
Great Compromise
Separation of Powers
Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law
Supremacy Clause
Article VI of the Constitution, which makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limits.
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war.
Enumerated Powers
